Diversity

Diversity can take many forms- from being a member of a cultural minority to being someone who just sees life differently than our current social and political norms. In Focus Counseling values diverse points of view and identities. It is important to offer clients a space where their ideas and identities can be explored, affirmed, and celebrated.

Members of minority groups often experience unique perspectives on social and political constructs, community interactions, love and relationships, spirituality, definitions of family, and life trajectories.

We sometimes find ourselves living in spaces with strict expectations for what we should believe, how we should present our identities and ideas, how we should interact with our community, and who it is okay to love. It takes a tremendous amount of courage for diverse people to live authentically and without apology for who they are.

In Focus Counseling is here to help you or a loved one with unique needs and concerns related to:

Additionally, In Focus Counseling offers services that are affirming for members of the LGBTQ community. Identifying as LGBTQ is about much more than sexuality. The community has grown and redefined itself to offer space for those who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, asexual, polysexual, and more. The LGBTQ community is constantly adapting and evolving as expectations for equality, dignity, and inclusion grow.

Identifying as LGBTQ in the South can be complicated. While some urban areas in the South are becoming more inclusive and safe for their diverse members, many in the community still live in rural areas where they may feel alone, targeted, or serve as the “token” representative for a community they have little connection with.